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Georgetown Univerisity Associate Director of Georgetown-Administered Global Academic Programs - Office of Global Education in Washington, District Of Columbia

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Office of Global Education (http://studyabroad.georgetown.edu/) (OGE) facilitates undergraduate credit-bearing study abroad opportunities. Serving the Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences, the Walsh School of Foreign Service, the McDonough School of Business, the School of Health, the School of Nursing, and Georgetown University Qatar, we send approximately 1,000 students abroad a year to earn academic credit in over 45 countries.

The Associate Director of Georgetown-Administered Global Academic Programs is responsible for administering the strategy for and management of undergraduate Georgetown-Administered global academic semester and summer study abroad programs, including Georgetown University in Florence - Villa le Balze (VLB) and Faculty-Led programs. The Associate Director plays a key leadership role in the unit’s academic engagement including the advancement and support of faculty/department/school global initiative efforts, the integration of undergraduate curriculum in residentially taught coursework abroad, and assessment around program quality and global learning outcomes for programs under the position’s purview. Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Direct the development and outreach, management, administration, and assessment of Georgetown-Administered Global Academic Programs (i.e Georgetown in Florence: Villa Le Balze, Faculty-Led programs).

  • Facilitate faculty engagement, outreach, coordination, and training with program directors, department chairs, college/school deans, and staff/administrators.

  • Coordinate student support and services strategies for assigned programs, including integration with the broader OGE team’s student advising strategies, managing student inquiries and issues, cooperating with campus partners, and collaborating on robust risk management protocols and emergency response.

  • Provide staff supervision and management for professional and paraprofessional staff members under the position’s purview.

  • Share in OGE’s goal to deliver programs and services that promote student development, well-being, and engagement while building an inclusive global community that seeks to address inequities so every student can thrive.

  • Represent Georgetown, OGE, and global education in institutional, national, and international forums to advance global learning and internationalization efforts.

Work Interactions

An academic unit under the Office of the Provost, the Office of Global Education (OGE) has a direct impact on the international character and identity of the university by providing access to academic instruction and exchange around the world. Global education is among the top priorities at Georgetown and significantly impact the University’s reputation and ability to recruit excellent students, professors, and researchers. Over half of the university’s undergraduates participate in education abroad programs at some point during their academic careers. Reporting to the Director of Global Education, the Associate Director of Georgetown-Administered Global Academic Programs (Associate Director) plays a key leadership role in the unit’s academic engagement efforts including advancement and support of institutional and faculty internationalization efforts. The Associate Director assists with leading strategic planning initiatives and establishes goals and objectives for OGE in collaboration with the Director and other unit leaders. The incumbent manages the Georgetown-Administered Global Academic Programs team, which includes assigned staff member(s), and works closely with other OGE and Georgetown colleagues (e.g., Villa Le Balze Resident Director, OGE Associate Director of Finance & Business, OGE Assistant Director of Operations & Administration, etc.) in the administration and delivery of programs under their purview.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred from an accredited institution in a relevant field (higher education administration, public administration, international education)

  • Minimum of 3-5 years direct work experience with study abroad or academic program development

  • Experience in higher education and with international programs, including budgets, policy and procedures, and program management

  • Experience working with students, including student program management, student-advising, and/or student outreach

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment, to carry out multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a timely manner with a high level of attention to detail, organization, and planning, and to use initiative, apply discretion, and adapt to changing situations and priorities

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

  • Experience managing or assisting faculty-directed programs, teaching abroad, or similar types of programs

  • Substantial academic program management experience and experience supervising staff

  • Experience in global education operations, pedagogy, and assessment

  • Previous experience in a widely diverse work, community or volunteer environment which demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts

  • Familiarity with student development, experiential learning, and/or intercultural development theory and practice

  • Familiarity with the Forum on Education Abroad’s Standards for Best Practice in Education Abroad

  • Experience working with institutional and international partners and providers

  • Extensive experience working, studying, or traveling abroad, with personal study abroad experience

  • Experience using Terra Dotta software and other relevant software (Microsoft Office, Google Workplace, Banner, CourseLeaf)

  • Ability and willingness to work some evening and/or weekend events

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$47,586.00 - $87,558.13

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Submission Guidelines:

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Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here (http://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada) for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website (https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/) .

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (https://policymanual.hr.georgetown.edu/https%3A//policymanual.gudrupal.georgetown.edu/201-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Affirmative-Action) fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation) , disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .

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